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WATCH: Charges Dropped Against Gamecock Punter

[gtxvideo vid='pTl3DXkx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pTl3DXkx.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Charges Dropped Against Gamecock Punter'] Carolina punter Sean Kelly was facing charges for Malicious Injury to Property, but now those charges have been dropped. Click the video to find out more.

WATCH: USC DB’s More Tested Under Will Muschamp

[gtxvideo vid='RdBQwx96' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RdBQwx96.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: USC DB's More Tested on Will Muschamp'] Carolina's DB's have been outspoken about the level of physicality expected in practices under Will Muschamp. One defensive back even says, the change of offense coming with the change…

Benedict To Offer Video Streaming Of Athletic Events

COLUMBIA, S.C. - All Benedict College home football and basketball games will be live streamed and available to watch live, Benedict College Director of Athletics Willie Washington announced. "This is a great step forward for the Benedict College athletic department,"…

Clemson Volleyball Begins With Big Orange Bash

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Friday, August 26 marks the beginning of Clemson volleyball’s 2016 regular season as it will host the 27th annual Big Orange Bash. The Tigers will host William & Mary, High Point and Wofford with its season opener…

Gamecocks Face NC State In Home Opener Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s soccer is set to host NC State in its home opener Thu., Aug. 25, before facing UCF on the road on Sun., Aug. 28. Both contests kick off at 7 p.m. ET.…

Part 3 of Gamecock Confidential Airs Tonight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The third episode of “Gamecock Confidential: Forever to Thee,” a five-part mini-series documenting the dawn of a new era of Gamecock Football under head coach Will Muschamp, will air at 8 pm on Facebook LIVE…

Charges Dropped Against Gamecock Punter Sean Kelly

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the Lourie Law Firm, the charge of Malicious Injury to Property was dismissed  Wednesday morning at the City of Columbia Municipal Court. The attorneys representing Kelly say the Carolina punter has accepted PTI on…

Dabo Swinney made impermissible FaceTime call

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's athletic department reported 15 violations to the NCAA in the past year, including three by the defending Atlantic Coast Conference football champions. The school released its infractions report Tuesday after an open records request by…

Fireflies Win Season-High Fifth in a Row

CHARLESTON, SC – The Fireflies shut out the RiverDogs, 5-0, on Tuesday night, the club’s fourth shut-out victory in just 12 days. After sweeping the Augusta GreenJackets in a four-game series over the weekend, Columbia has now won a season-high…

WATCH: Former Clemson Wideout to Play in Bills Preseason Game

[gtxvideo vid='lzZHUvLi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lzZHUvLi.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Former Clemson Wideout to Play in Bills Preseason Game'] Sammy Watkins is recovering from offseason foot surgery, but will play in the Bill preseason game against the Redskins Friday. Click the video to watch our story…

WATCH: Dabo Praises Clemson Wide Receivers

[gtxvideo vid='FXdAZs9n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FXdAZs9n.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Dabo Praises Clemson Wide Receivers'] Dabo Swinney praised Clemson's wide receiving corps Monday, saying six wideouts are competing for playing time. Click the video to watch our story from ABC Columbia News at 6.

WATCH: USC Self-Reports 23 NCAA Violations

[gtxvideo vid='nCjDeZYq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nCjDeZYq.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: USC Self-Reports 23 NCAA Violations'] USC self-reported 23 NCAA, SEC violations this week from the 2015 season. Click the video to watch our story from ABC Columbia News at 6.

WATCH: David Williams Back in Will Muschamp’s Good Graces

[gtxvideo vid='Eu0JNSpc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Eu0JNSpc.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: David Williams Back in Will Muschamp's Good Graces'] Carolina running backs coach Bobby Bentley said Tuesday USC running back David Williams is back in the good graces of Carolina's coaching staff. Click the video to watch…

Coastal Carolina's stadium update receives approval

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- As Coastal Carolina football prepares to play in a new conference, jumping to the ranks of the FBS in 2017, they will also see new changes coming to Brooks Stadium. On Tuesday, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority…

SC State Releases 2016-17 Basketball Schedule

ORANGEBURG, SC (SCSU) – The South Carolina State men’s basketball team has unveiled its 2016-17 schedule, a slate that includes 10 home games and 13 non-conference opponents. “This by far is the toughest schedule that we have had in some time,” said Bulldog…

IPTAY Closes 2016 with Record Donations; Total of $56.6 Million

CLEMSON (CAC) – A total of 16,320 donors contributed a record $29.1 million to the IPTAY Annual Fund and IPTAY raised $56.6 million during the 2015-16 year, IPTAY CEO Davis Babb announced Tuesday. The annual giving record is a 14%…

Coaches Most Impressed with RB AJ Turner in Fall Camp

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina Gamecock football team practiced Tuesday morning at their new practice fields, located at the west end of Gamecock Park. Following Tuesday’s practice, running backs coach Bobby Bentley indicated he has been pleased…

Clear Bag Policy in Effect at USC Soccer Home Matches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)  – Beginning in 2016, South Carolina soccer matches are included in the Athletics Department’s new clear bag policy for all ticketed athletic events in a move designed to provide a safer environment and more expedited entry for…

Freshman Julie Mackin Named ACC Offensive Player of the Week

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Four days after scoring her first career goal in her collegiate debut, Julie Mackin has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday morning. The…

Gamecocks report 22 NCAA, SEC infractions in past year

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2015, file photo, new South Carolina coach Will Muschamp talks to the media during an NCAA college head football news conference at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Muschamp probably…

WATCH: Fireflies Sweep GreenJackets Monday

[gtxvideo vid='933KUGJq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/933KUGJq.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Fireflies Sweep GreenJackets Monday'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Enmanuel Zabala became the first Firefly in franchise history to record five hits in a game on Monday night, helping Columbia to a 7-5 victory over Augusta. The…

WATCH: Perry Orth Prefers One Quarterback Over Dual QB System

[gtxvideo vid='bkMk0taG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bkMk0taG.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Perry Orth Prefers One Quarterback Over Dual QB System'] USC starting quarterback hopeful Perry Orth told ABC Columbia he prefers using one quarterback over the dual-quarterback system. Carolina could go with two quarterbacks this season, using…

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